TYPO3 4.4 Offers Easy Installation, A New Starter Website

The latest version of TYPO3 (news, site) -- version 4.4 -- is now available for download. With a new installers and many backend improvements, you will be happy to get to work.

Install TYPO3 in 1-2-3

There are a number of improvements listed in this latest released of the TYPO3 open source Web CMS. The easier installation is one of the notable improvements. The new installer takes you through a revamped install admin interface, providing the ability to connect to a different database than the standard MySQL. And for those who need to perform specific installation routines, the installer is customizable.

If you want to get a website up and running quickly, there's a new introduction package that installs a default website out of the box.

TYPO3 4.4 Introduction Package

The Introduction Package gives you a good look at all the base features of a TYPO3 website and the basic look and feel is customizable during installation (colors, logos, etc..)

Improved Backend User Experience

TYPO3 User Experience week in November of 2009 yielded a new backend user interface for TYPO3. Version 4.4 shows us a streamlined look that is more user friendly. The backend has been developed to improve performance as well. And for those writing plug-ins and modules, there is a style guide to ensure they follow the new conventions.

TYPO3 4.4 Backend

And There's More to 4.4

There's a lot more to version 4.4 of TYPO3 including a revised Text Editor, support for HTML 5, improved Skinning APIs and a revamped caching framework. See the full list of changes to see if your needs have been met with this update.

You can head over and start your download now, or take some time and think about what the upgrade will do to your current installation.

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